Well hello! Vanessa Howle wrote: > Hi there > > I just inherited a Powerbook Duo 210 and have not a clue on how to charge > the battery > as well as a few other things. The battery charges whenever connected to a power source, via any number of docks or simply with the power adapter plugged into the Duo itself. It will charge whether you are using ot or not. > Apple no longer has the manuals on line, > I don't know why you would say this. Here is the link for at least 12 Duo manuals: http://www.info.apple.com/info.apple.com/manuals/manuals.taf?search=Title&string=Duo&start=1 > I'm also trying to find out how I can use my printer- Canon with a > paralell port > to it- someone told me that there is a converter? Is that true. In order to use a non-post script parallel printer, you will need a product called PowerPrint. You can buy this through most mail order Mac outlets like Mac Mall, etc. It consists of a serial to parallel adapter and software drivers that emulate the post script language within the Mac for translation to the PC printer. It works great and gives you the flexibility of printing on almost any printer when you are traveling. > And I > would also > like to get internet access on it, but don't have a clue as to check the > modem > that is already on there to see if it still works Look under the Apple Menu under "Control Panels". Hopefully if your Duo has a modem already installed the software will still be there. Look for the Apple Express Modem control panel or the Modem control panel. It's possible you have a GV modem in which case look for the PowerPort for 500 & Duo Series control panel. These control panels will give you everything you need to see if your modem is set up. If it's there, then look for a TCP/IP control panel to set your internet routing. If you don't have it then look for FreePPP control Panel. > and not having a floppy > drive > don't know what I would need to put on the Powerbook to then get access > to the internet. You can download Apple's Express Modem software from Apple's web site. However, you'll need a dock of some sort to use any external storage device, unless you have another Mac in which case you can use AppleTalk. I would forgo the floppy dock & drive unless you don't want to spend a lot of money as that is the least expensive option. I would recommend that you get a SCSI micro dock and and external CD-ROM drive. This is one of the more expensive ways to go, but the most practical in this day & age. This also allows you to connect an external drive to backup your computer. But, if you are using a PC to download files from Apple, you will need that floppy drive to transfer files to the Duo in order to install them. If you have access to Ethernet, you might want to get a Duo Dock which may either have built-in Ethernet or you can add an Ethernet card and it also has a floppy drive, SCSI ports, etc., but no CD. The drawback is that you would then need a monitor as well. There are many, many options in addition to these all depending on what your actual needs are and what you hope to accomplish. Good luck! ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
